as in strictly
without any relaxation of standards or precision
a rigorously accurate accounting of the war casualties
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Recent Examples of rigorously
Because of their history servicing the Navy, the watches are large, ranging from 38 millimeters to 47 millimeters, are rigorously tested to be water-resistant to as much as 500 meters, and are durable.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
They are also rigorously tested by the FDA.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Few directors so consistently give the impression that their cameras have dropped in on real life, or so rigorously avoid the artificial sense of closure and comfort that most Hollywood movies provide.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
Imagine a teacher, coach, or counselor – someone your child trusts – who’s rigorously trained to protect lives, ready to run toward danger.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
New eco-friendly insulation The scientists apply the coating in multiple stages and rigorously test it to ensure the material retains its properties.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Collectively, these protocols form the foundation for Zero Trust AI, providing the capabilities needed to secure agents as rigorously as human identities.
—Eric Olden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
In June 2025, HIC achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first medical center in Colombia and all of South America to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, composed of institutions rigorously selected for their excellence.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
They are also rigorously tested by the FDA.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Few directors so consistently give the impression that their cameras have dropped in on real life, or so rigorously avoid the artificial sense of closure and comfort that most Hollywood movies provide.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2025
Imagine a teacher, coach, or counselor – someone your child trusts – who’s rigorously trained to protect lives, ready to run toward danger.
—Laura Carno, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
New eco-friendly insulation The scientists apply the coating in multiple stages and rigorously test it to ensure the material retains its properties.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Collectively, these protocols form the foundation for Zero Trust AI, providing the capabilities needed to secure agents as rigorously as human identities.
—Eric Olden, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The Dark Hearts biker gang being targeted by Robbie has its own internal code, rigorously enforcing obedience but also offering members kinship, even a warped kind of mentorship.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2025
In June 2025, HIC achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first medical center in Colombia and all of South America to join the Mayo Clinic Care Network, composed of institutions rigorously selected for their excellence.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rigorously
Adverb
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Carroccia strictly questioned the 20-year-old accuser’s definition of consent during the trial, according to reports.—
Sean Neumann,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Not strictly a boon for the economy, bust for the ecology, the future of lithium extraction includes a lower-impact direct lithium extraction could significantly reduce the environmental footprint.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Sides and sauces, each carefully chosen, elevated every meal.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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He’d initially been inspired by pioneering video channels such as Every Frame a Painting, which made carefully edited, thoroughly researched deep dives into the art of moviemaking.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Rigorously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rigorously. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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